How to plant geraniums
An introduction to the related knowledge of planting geraniums and the cultivation techniques of geraniums for netizens, please see the detailed introduction below.
In the summer, growing flowers can be a "nightmare" for many flower enthusiasts. It's enough luck if they can just survive the summer, let alone blooming. However, in addition to the skills of growing flowers, we also need to choose the right variety, that is, to choose some easy to grow and able to bloom normally even in summer!
After being tired of roses and hydrangeas, today let's introduce you to geraniums, in red, pink, and other colors. If you have a few pots of them on the balcony, it's like having a small garden!
If the indoor temperature is not high, it will remain in a growing state. But in summer, it should avoid direct sunlight and be kept in a place with diffused light to prevent the young flower buds from wilting in the sun. Also, it should be placed in a well-ventilated area, as a stuffy and hot environment can easily lead to black rot.
Flower enthusiasts who keep their plants outdoors should remember to bring them indoors during rainy days. If they have been rained on, it's crucial to ensure the water in the pot is drained as soon as possible to prevent root rot. Also, it's important to control watering and use the pot immersion method to water them, which is more conducive to root absorption.
Before blooming, we can water it with a solution of potassium dihydrogen phosphate every month to promote the growth of flower buds and make the flowers more vibrant. However, do not water after blooming and avoid spraying water, as it will significantly shorten the blooming period.
How to plant geraniums
Watering, fertilizing, lighting, and soil all play a supporting role in the growth of the plant. But some flower enthusiasts have reported that even though they have done all these things, the plant still doesn't bloom. In this case, we should start pruning because many flower buds may be blocked by the leaves. If not handled, applying more fertilizer will only make the leaves grow more luxuriant.
When pruning, you can use the topping method to stimulate it to grow more lateral buds. It's also a good time to remove withered leaves, as they can easily spread diseases to healthy leaves in hot and humid weather. If the flowers have faded, the spent flowers should be cut off to reduce nutrient consumption and help the plant recover quickly.
The cut branches, as long as they are healthy and free of diseases, can be propagated by cutting. A simple method is to insert them into a block of water-soaked flower soil, keeping the soil moist by spraying water. Once the roots have formed, they can be transplanted into a pot.
The above is the complete content on how to plant geraniums and the key points of geranium cultivation. Green plant enthusiasts may refer to this for reference.